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Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Generate a scenario where the following figure of speech can be used.

### Input:
"By the skin of my teeth"

### Response:
assistant
John narrowly escaped getting into an accident. He swerved his car just in time and managed to get away by the skin of his teeth.